Horta Marina in Horta, Portugal
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Horta Marina

4.4 (520 reviews)

Horta Marina on Faial Island is one of the fourth most visited ocean marinas in the world, and its mid-Atlantic position has made it a legendary waypoint for transatlantic crossings for centuries. With space for 300 vessels, it's a proper hub of nautical life — you'll find fuel, provisions, and repair services alongside the famous painted murals left by crews from around the globe. The energy here is unlike any other port, and the waterfront cafés and views of Pico volcano right across the channel make lingering on shore just as appealing as being at sea.

Based on AIS data

quiet → busy

Popular Times

How full it gets, by local hour — tallest when the most boats are here.

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  • Busiest on Saturdays
  • Fullest around 05:00, emptiest around 14:00
  • Half the boats arrive by 14:00
  • 81% of visits are overnight
  • Typical stay: ~45h · max recorded 64 boats
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Plan a Passage

Popular

24 legs boats have actually been recorded sailing.

How busy is it?

typically 1st busiest of 5 nearby spots across the year

SepModerate
OctQuiet
NovQuiet
DecQuiet
JanQuiet
FebQuiet
MarQuiet
AprModerate
MayBusy
JunPacked
JulBusy
AugModerate
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